January 2021: Industry News

January 2021: Industry News

The start of 2021 saw many newly launched features across various social media platforms. YouTube tested out a shopping feature, Facebook redesigned its “Pages” layout, TikTok announced a new “creator portal”, and Instagram launched a “professional dashboard” for users. Continue reading for the latest updates on social media platforms and the industry below! Social Media…

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April Highlights: What Mattered Most this Month in Digital Marketing & Other Industry News

April Highlights: What Mattered Most this Month in Digital Marketing & Other Industry News

As April kicked off Q2, there were pivotal changes in social media to make the platforms healthier outlets and reduce the anxiety that many users feel as a result of the various channels and content seen daily. Instagram revealed a future update that may hide the number of likes a post receives while Twitter articulated…

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Social Media 101 for Global Brands

Social Media 101 for Global Brands

There are a lot of tips and tricks to consider when your business is diving into social media marketing, such as “which hashtags should I use?” or “does this picture clearly match the message I am trying to send?” There is a method, though, to all of the social media marketing madness that often requires…

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December Highlights: What Mattered Most this Month in Digital Marketing & Other Industry News

December Highlights: What Mattered Most this Month in Digital Marketing & Other Industry News

With 2018 coming to a close, social media projections for 2019 only continue to illustrate the growing role of social channels. While YouTube aims to create a more genuine experience for viewers, ridding the platform of spam accounts, Instagram has rolled out several new features this past month. Twitter revamped its conduct policy in hopes…

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November Highlights: What Mattered Most this Month in Digital Marketing & Other Industry News

November Highlights: What Mattered Most this Month in Digital Marketing & Other Industry News

As 2018 begins to wind down, November showed no signs of slowing down for digital marketing! Facebook and YouTube each began to roll out new features to benefit users on a day-to-day basis, and more importantly, keep them happy while using the platforms. LinkedIn reported to be testing ways to connect with a younger demographic,…

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October Highlights: What Mattered Most this Month in Digital Marketing & Other Industry News

October Highlights: What Mattered Most this Month in Digital Marketing & Other Industry News

As October marks the beginning of Q4 and the busiest time of the year for most companies, social media and digital marketing efforts are just as active across a variety of platforms. Pinterest is especially gearing up for Q4 with the launch of Product Pins, a newly created e-commerce tool. However, with every beginning also…

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Defining the Facebook Audience Network: Beyond the App

Defining the Facebook Audience Network: Beyond the App

Facebook has been immersing itself in the business of helping companies flourish through the platform’s ad programs. From offering boosted posts to paid ads with measurable results, Facebook has positioned itself as a necessary marketing tool in today’s world. With the site now surpassing the 2 billion user mark, Facebook provides an opportunity for brands…

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Paid & Organic Influencers: Pros, Cons, & Everything in Between

Paid & Organic Influencers: Pros, Cons, & Everything in Between

Last month in our post, “Why Every Brand Needs Influencer Marketing: Types of Influencers and How to Measure Value,” we identified the different types of influencers and what each can provide for a brand. Additionally, we outlined how to measure the value of the content produced by influencers and ways to maximize a partnership. Continuing…

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March Digital Marketing News Roundup

March Digital Marketing News

Spring has finally arrived and it was a jam-packed month here at lotus823! As the outside world was in full bloom our team was sharing tips for how you can bring your marketing campaigns to bloom through integrated strategies. Read on to catch up on everything you missed, including reports from the International Home +…

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July Digital Marketing Roundup

July Digital Marketing Roundup

It’s been a whirlwind month here at lotus823, from braving heat waves to catching ‘em all on Pokémon GO! The dog days of summer didn’t keep our team from sharing their insights on all things digital marketing, read on to catch up on everything you missed. My Giant Leap into the PR Industry This summer…

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When It Makes Sense for Your Brand to Join a Social Media Trend

Marketing Case Studies: Celebrity Endorsements Gone Wrong

In today’s social media-centric world, it is tempting when a hot topic goes viral to join the conversation, leveraging this massive flow of traffic. It’s only natural for marketers to envy this chance circumstance and want to use it to their brand’s advantage. There are a few things to consider, however, before jumping into your…

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The Shift From Traditional to New-Age Advertising

The Shift From Traditional to New-Age Advertising

As consumer technology advances, advertising and marketing strategies by all industries must adapt, too. For instance, traditional advertising primarily consisted of print and broadcast media but this has evolved with various forms of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and more, all now serving as advertising platforms. According to Ad Age, the advertising industry…

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Tweet the Vote: Social Media Hits the Campaign Trail

Tweet the Vote: Social Media Hits the Campaign Trail

With 2016 presidential campaigns kicking into high gear, campaign teams are searching for the most effective way to advertise their candidate. Today’s campaigns utilize social media more than ever before. In past elections, candidates were limited to Facebook and Twitter. Today, there are a plethora of social media sites available for political campaigns to use…

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Social Media + Pop Culture – A Total #Win or #Fail?

Social Media + Pop Culture – A Total #Win or #Fail?

Have you ever come across a brand talking about some random national holiday that you never heard of? How about a brand jumping on the bandwagon of a cultural trend? I can’t help but to look at this issue from both perspectives. Coming from a consumer’s perspective, I sometimes find myself thinking “Uhm…so how is…

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Taking Your Business to Facebook

Taking Your Business to Facebook

“One of the greatest challenges companies face in adjusting to the impact of social media, is knowing where to start.” – Simon Mainwaring The social community that started out as a private online network for college students has turned into a great business tool for companies all over the world. With over one billion people…

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Social Media Marketing Beyond Likes and Retweets

Social Media Marketing Beyond Likes and Retweets

 In the integrated marketing world, social media plays a pivotal role in delivering a brand’s message as well as generating customer and fan interaction. Let’s look at a few examples of ‘out of the box’ social media marketing utilization.  When planning and implementing an integrated marketing campaign, one major component is social media. Along with…

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The Top Three Reasons Why Social Media is Made for Businesses

The Top Three Reasons Why Social Media is Made for Businesses

Social media is no longer just a tool we use to connect with friends and family. Since its inception, social media has evolved into something so much more than simply liking the latest photos from Friday night, retweeting an inspirational quote or competing in popular online games. Social media platforms have become a mandatory business…

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Social Media’s Sports Mark

With the recent World Series, social media, yet again, made its presence known. At lotus823, we see all the incredible ways social media can help a business or an individual professionally. We also see how much social media is expanding personal aspects of our lives, including hobbies like America’s favorite pastime.     Online Sports…

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